In 2008 Justice Committee (JC) was trained to CopWatch by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (MXGM) that was originally trained by the Black Panther Collective. Our CopWatch project is part of our Community Defense program. JC CopWatchers are trained in both individual CopWatch and team patrols. All our CopWatchers are also Know Your Rights (KYR) trained, and several members are also CPR and first aid certified.
We provide CopWatch for protest and events with high security risk as well neighborhood patrols. While on neighborhood patrols JC CopWatchers build with residents and local businesses, handout KYR information, advise and support residents with police violence cases and complaints, and provide referrals as needed.
JC's CopWatch project